Category: Ag News

Mar 20

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Nov. 2-5, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a …

Mar 20

State Treasurer Todd Russ Advocates for Oklahomans in Washington, D.C.

Last week, Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies that protect taxpayers and strengthen financial opportunities for Oklahomans. During the visit, Treasurer Russ joined fellow state leaders in urging Congress to preserve the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. These bonds finance nearly 75% of U.S. infrastructure and support critical …

Mar 20

Cooper Kline Discusses His Lifelong Connection to the Oklahoma Youth Expo

Broadcasting live from the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with State FFA Secretary Cooper Kline whose mother has been involved with the show for many years. “I’ve been coming here since before I could walk,” Kline said. “The Oklahoma Youth Expo has been a really big part of my life. I have gotten …

Mar 20

Understanding the Impact of the Sackett v. EPA Decision on WOTUS with Mary-Thomas Hart

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is continuing his conversation with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart about EPA’s intent to revise the Waters of the U.S. rule and conform it to align with the intent of the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision. To see the first part of their conversation, …

Mar 20

Severe Drought or Worse Conditions in Oklahoma have Increased to 13.6 Percent

To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions have increased to 13.6 percent, up from 0.33 …

Mar 20

Apply now for Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program Class XXII

Applications are open until May 1 for Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program Class XXII. A maximum of 30 professionals from across the state in production agriculture, agribusiness or other ag sectors are selected to participate in the 20-month program featuring the following components: 10 three-day seminars and study tours within Oklahoma, one three-day seminar in northern Oklahoma and …

Mar 20

Court Sentences Hino Motors Ltd., a Toyota Subsidiary, and Imposes Over $1.6B in Penalties for Emissions Fraud Scheme

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith for the Eastern District of Michigan accepted Hino Motors, Ltd.’s guilty plea to a one-count criminal information charging it with having engaged in a multi-year criminal conspiracy to defraud both the United States …

Mar 20

NALF Announces the Hiring of Tatum Swink as the New Director of Activities

The North American Limousin Foundation is excited to introduce its new Director of Activities Tatum Swink, of Severance, Colorado! Tatum will lead the North American Junior Limousin Association and its 10-member board that serves all junior members of the historic NALJA association into the future. Tatum comes from a strong cattle background growing up on …